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Margaret River Exposed

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Get a feel for the real Margaret River with a born and bred true local guide, Hank Durlik and step into his luxury four wheel drive to experience the hidden gems you wont find on your own.

If you are visiting Margaret River for the first time and wanting to know why Margaret River was voted by Lonely Planet as No 1 best destination in Asia’s Pacific 2019 .. then the Snapshot day tour will show you why.


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By popular demand the “ Snapshot of Margaret River -day tour is the best way to get a feel of what Margaret River is all about.

This is how it works... An early start to catch the morning light and explore the stunning Margaret River. See where early pioneers settled on the banks of the river and follow its Black Granite water falls all the way to the Indian Ocean. The river is home to the endemic and rare fresh water lobster or otherwise known as the Hairy Maron.A delicacy you will find in selected local restaurants.

We arrive at the River Mouth and the infamous “surfers Point” , home of the Margaret River Pro during the world surf league circuit.The huge swells are mesmerising and great photo opportunities to see the local surfers in action.

Next stop is a scenic vista hike a long the Cape to Cape track. We follow the spectacular Limestone cliffs which overlook the Humpback Whales seasonal migration. Dolphins, Wildflowers & orchids in spring , Kangaroos and birds of prey are some of the natural flora and fauna that could be seen along the way. You never know what we may stumble upon.!

Did some one mention its coffee time..! We head further south and drive through an ancient Karri forest with trees towering some 60 meters high displaying a changing kaleidoscope of colour every minute of the day. Hidden in the forest is an amazing boutique cafe and fine furniture and art gallery.Home made scones with jam & cream or choose any other cake you can think of.

Batteries recharged , we head Off Road deep into the forest to an ancient wonderland. A Jurasic Park. This is where I blind fold you to keep the location a secret to an ancient Grass Tree wonderland .Home to a rare orchid and aboriginal history and traditions.

It must be lunch time. We now swing North and head towards a beautiful Olive Grove restaurant.,nestled in the heart of the wine region. Its where the locals eat. If in season we see how the olives are pressed, infused with the many exotic flavours and sample the liquid gold straight from the press. Lunch is ready and your choice of fresh local produce, fish, pasta,cheeses and the chefs seasonal specialities to help make up your mind.

OK ..before calling it a day, we have time to visit some boutique wineries who helped put Margaret River Wines on the world map. Taste the two signature wines the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Chardonnay or the many other boutique varieties that may suite your pallet.Hopefully you will buy a bottle for the evening siesta to help reflect on the day.

Thats it.. a Snap shot of Margaret River. Memories that will last longer than a day

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Google Reviews

25
Sep
2018
Leanne Layfield
5.0
Although we had a car, we decided to get to know the Margaret River region with the help of a local guide who could take us to some of the famous spots but also some secret spots that only the locals would know. Hank was fantastic and it was just the two of us with him for the day and he tailored what we did and where we went according to what we liked/responded to best. It was a mixture of stunning landscapes, famous surf breaks, blooming wildflowers, karri forests, caves, birds and a sprinkle of a few local businesses producing nougat to olives. We stopped whenever we spotted something cool to see like a tree full of black cockatoos dining out on some nuts. I particularly loved Hank's ability to interpret the region for us so that in just a day we felt that we had a thorough grip on what makes this diverse region tick. We then explored further on our own for the next couple of days, feeling like we knew a thing or two! This is when we did some of the wineries and other obvious places of interest all the while with Hank's insight rolling around in our heads. There were a lot of special touches like the orchid identification books and bird guides in the vehicle to the gift of a jar of local honey at the end of the day. also, Hank is happy to take YOUR picture at points of interest so it puts you in all of those great scenery and experience shots that you'll want to share. A very memorable day and we didn't have to do any driving or find our way around with maps stressing about where to go and what to see.
27
May
2017
Connie Craig
5.0
Great experiences never blur. You'll have a day to remember, in a very beautiful part of the world.
11
Apr
2017
Angela Lovegrove
5.0
Hank is a superb host, personalising your experience of the Margaret River region. Great combination of excellent scenery, where to visit beyond the tour, wonderful lunch location followed by winery visits that coverered the boutique to the larger properties. The personal touch and small group (three of us) made for a thoroughly enjoyable day.

Google Reviews

25
Sep
2018
Leanne Layfield
5.0
Although we had a car, we decided to get to know the Margaret River region with the help of a local guide who could take us to some of the famous spots but also some secret spots that only the locals would know. Hank was fantastic and it was just the two of us with him for the day and he tailored what we did and where we went according to what we liked/responded to best. It was a mixture of stunning landscapes, famous surf breaks, blooming wildflowers, karri forests, caves, birds and a sprinkle of a few local businesses producing nougat to olives. We stopped whenever we spotted something cool to see like a tree full of black cockatoos dining out on some nuts. I particularly loved Hank's ability to interpret the region for us so that in just a day we felt that we had a thorough grip on what makes this diverse region tick. We then explored further on our own for the next couple of days, feeling like we knew a thing or two! This is when we did some of the wineries and other obvious places of interest all the while with Hank's insight rolling around in our heads. There were a lot of special touches like the orchid identification books and bird guides in the vehicle to the gift of a jar of local honey at the end of the day. also, Hank is happy to take YOUR picture at points of interest so it puts you in all of those great scenery and experience shots that you'll want to share. A very memorable day and we didn't have to do any driving or find our way around with maps stressing about where to go and what to see.
27
May
2017
Connie Craig
5.0
Great experiences never blur. You'll have a day to remember, in a very beautiful part of the world.
11
Apr
2017
Angela Lovegrove
5.0
Hank is a superb host, personalising your experience of the Margaret River region. Great combination of excellent scenery, where to visit beyond the tour, wonderful lunch location followed by winery visits that coverered the boutique to the larger properties. The personal touch and small group (three of us) made for a thoroughly enjoyable day.